Associate in Applied Science inVeterinary Technology

AG 141 Animal Science (4)
AG 142 Animal Nutrition (3)
CS 100 Introduction to Computers (3)
EQ 151 Horse Production & Management (4)
EQ 253 Horse Health Care (4)
SPEC 101 Principles of Speech Communication (3)

Courses required for admission to the Veterinary Technology program (completed or in-progress):

VT 100 Intro to Veterinary Technology (2)
ENG 101 Composition I (3)
Social Science Category or AG 281 Agricultural Economics (3-4)
BIOL100 Introduction to Biology or BIOL 101 General Human Biology or BIOL 105 General Biology I (4)
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I or CHEM 110 Introduction to Chemistry (4)

VT 102 Communication in Vet Practice (3)
VT 110 Vet Tech Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
VT 115 Small Animal Health Care I (3)
VT 123 Vet Tech Math (3)
VT 140 Microbiology & Parasitology (3)

VT 111 Vet Tech Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
VT 116 Small Animal Health Care II (3)
VT 130 Repro, Nutrition & Production (3)
VT 150 Lab & Exotic Animal Care (3)
VT 160 Vet Tech Pharmacology (3)

VT 166 Clinical Preceptorship (2)
VT 170 Anesthesia & Surgical Prep (2)

VT 203 Vet Ethics & Critical Thinking (2)
VT 210 Vet Tech Diagnostic Imaging (3)
VT 215 Large Animal Health Care (3)
VT 240 Clin Path & Lab Procedures I (3)
VT 270 Vet Tech Surgery & Nursing (5)

VT 202 Veterinary Office Practices (3)
VT 222 National Board (VTNE) Review (2)
VT 241 Clin Path & Lab Procedures II (3)
VT 266 Vet Tech Clinical Internship (4)

Yes, the Veterinary Technology Program at Black Hawk College has received full accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s CVTEA.

3-Year Veterinary Technician National Examination Pass Percentage

The three-year pass percentage on VTNE is calculated as follows: X/Y * 100 = Three-year pass percentage whereby X is the number of first time candidates that passed the VTNE and Y is the number of first time candidates that have taken the VTNE.

Veterinary Technician National Examination Pass Rates by Year

If any individual is aware of potential violations of the existing animal care and use regulations or observes misuse or mistreatment of animals, they are encouraged to discuss their concerns in person and report as necessary in accordance with Black Hawk College complaint resolution processes:

• The complainant should complete a Black Hawk College, Veterinary Technology Animal Use Complaint Form (PDF) (also found in student handbook).
• The complainant should first seek additional information by discussing the concerns noted in the form with the course instructor in order to clarify that there is not a perception error.
• If the course instructor has not provided resolution, the complainant should next bring their concern to the Veterinary Technology Program Director.
• In the event that the concern has not yet been alleviated, the complainant should bring the concern to the East Campus Agriculture Department Chair.
• In the event that the concern has not yet been alleviated, the complainant should bring the concern to the Executive Dean of Black Hawk College.

If the complainant feels the concern has still not been adequately addressed, or if the complainant feels for any reason that they cannot follow one or more of the preceding steps, then the complaint should be brought to the attention of the IACUC Committee.

The Veterinary Technology Program will not tolerate retaliation toward or harassment of any individual(s) who report actual or possible violations and will protect through anonymity the positions and reputations of those persons who in good faith make allegations of animal welfare violations.

The IACUC will review any allegations. The committee may designate an investigative subcommittee to investigate allegations and report any findings back to the IACUC. Investigations will be conducted carefully and discreetly.

Read More About Non-Compliance with Proper Animal Care Procedures (PDF)